Hand Punched Vintage Papers

3" scallop edged flowers

I'm hand punching papers from some very old books. The paper is heavy and full of cotton. The color is naturally aged.

Flower circles are punched 1 1/2", 3", and 3 1/2" with scalloped edging as well as scalloped edge ovals 3" and 3 1/2".

Manilla Lace Punched Edge Strips

These paper edgings are made from the same book. The side edge was wide enough to cut a border and hand punch using a Martha Stewart lace edge punch. The paper is heavy weight making it difficult to punch more than one strip at a time. The edge is so sweet and the color charming.

The Original paper Lace Strips

I've been punching paper lace strips from vintage school tablets for many years now. The first ones sold in 2008. These are my most popular paper edge strips. Size varies some from tablet to tablet. The most recent strips are a little longer and the lines are a little wider spaced. The color is a beautiful aged manila.
Paper punches can be used to embellish cards, scrapbooks, packages, envelopes and used for artful collage.
What have you punched lately? Have you tried any of my paper lace strips or shapes in your artful projects? Comment below and I will share a 30% off coupon code for your next purchase at Triple Trouble.



Hand Dyed Prim Papers and Ribbons

 I'm busy hand dyeing ribbons and cardstock in the studio. The colors are soft and vintage inspired. The ribbons are in two different batches. One batch is prim and pink while the other batch has a hint of green. Both are dyed using hand mixed non toxic tints and they are color safe. The top picture shows the pale prim green ribbon. Below is the prim pink dyed ribbon. Both are crinkly and yummy.

 I also dyed a big batch of cardstock just for fun. The papers turned out wonderful with a very aged water stained look. The colors coordinate with the ribbons because I used the same color tint.

 The paper is naturally dried and pressed, cut into 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" squares as well as paper tag stacks 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" and wrapped with 4 yards chunky butchers twine. You can punch your own holes, stamp, sew, or embellish these anyway you like. They make great gift tags for any occasion!

 Thanks for stopping by my blog. It has been a while since I posted anything and I hope to spend a little more time sharing some handmade items and tutorials. Pease let me know what you think and share a comment if you will. Every visit is much appreciated!

Antique Doll with Celluloid Hands and Head

Antique Doll with celluloid head and hands

I found this doll at the Longest 127 Yard Sale and fell in love with the color and textures, even though she is actually pretty primitive. The body is stuffed with straw. I am not certain if this is the original stuffing. I'm actually not a doll expert but I loved the shape and colors.

The head is separated from the body. Feet are painted. Hands are celluloid.

The legs are attached with metal washers. The body is made from muslin. 

You can see the primitive color and natural patina on the fabrics and chippy paint on the hands.

This doll measurements are:

Body from neck to feet 11"

Head 3 1/3 high

around waist 8"

Vintage Floral Hankerchiefs Collection

collection of 10 Floral Handkerchiefs from Longest Yard sale

SOLD! Thank You!

I love the turquoise roses on this one. The floral prints are just so sweet!

More colors!

The red printed one is actually embossed! The scalloped edges are super sweet!

You get prints for all seasons!
Hankerchiefs are cotton and poly blends, some are chiffon, some are for fall, all of them are clean and freshly washed.
The whole bundle of 10 for sale now for a low price of $6.00 Free Shipping!

VINTAGE POST CARDS

SOLD! Thank you, Anna!

St Valentine Pipe  Dream postcard is dated 1913 on the back. The smoke coming from the pipe enveloping the brides head cracks me up. The back has a handwritten  note as shown below.

Leap Year No Wedding Bells for her shows men running away from this impish looking woman.
Back shows  a 1908 post mark.

and last... a 1908 Leap Year Post Card

and the back has handwriting as well but I forgot to photograph it.

The 127 Londest Yardsale is just around the corner! I will be closing my etsy shops while we are on the road.
New items will be listed as soon as I can get listing written up from the new treasures we find!
This is me and Faith last year at the longest yardsale in Kentucky. I found so many cool prints and quilts and linens! It will be fun to see what neat new things we can find!
If you are shopping, please remember my shops will be closed next Friday and any items currently available will be deactivated until I return from my treasure hunting vacation. The shop will open with all new items, yay!

Triple Trouble Gift Card Tag Tutorial

Manila tags are very popular in the stamping and scrapbooking world. I was lucky enough o find a picnic basket full of tags last year and have been slowly selling them in my etsy shop, Triple Trouble, and decided to stamp a bunch and share this idea for a gift card holder.

I started with the tags and stamped them with a big image, this one is a script print, but any would do. Stamp it towards the top to make a nice background behind the pocket.

Then score the bottom of the tag 2" from the bottom. Fold this to crease the score line. Then hand punch some paper lace or buy some from my etsy shop. The lace shown below is actually white card stock. The paper lace in this tutorial is hand punched from vintage writing paper.

The paper lace has a good side which is smooth and a rough side, which is not as nice. Be sure to line up your lace in the punch correctly,keeping the pattern identical and the sides identical. Punch your paper lace pieces 3" long to fit perfectly over the pocket.

Once you have your paper lace punched, place the lace smooth side up, on the folded pocket. Staple in place or sew a seam, to secure the pocket.

Gift cards fit just right or photographs, mini candy bars, what else?

I think I will offer these gift cards during the holidays with a bonus gift card! Buy one get one free!